STALKER 2 Archives

AppWizard

December 20, 2025

Stalker 2 gets a new zoning permit in its ‘Stories Untold’ update, adding 8 missions and 7 locations as you explore what’s giving Stalkers ‘headaches, nosebleeds, and even hallucinations’

Stalker 2 has received a significant update titled Stories Untold, which expands the game world and introduces a new mystery involving a transmission that causes "headaches, nosebleeds, and even hallucinations." Players can access this storyline after leaving the Zalissya region, with narrative clues appearing as PDA messages, primarily near the Burnt Forest region. The update also adds a new weapon, the GP37V2, featuring a preinstalled suppressor and scope. A simplified save option for master difficulty and expedition mode is included, allowing manual saving at any point, though this choice is irreversible. Additionally, the update fixes various issues, such as preventing multiple artifacts from spawning in one location and optimizing mutant models.

AppWizard

December 3, 2025

One of the biggest and best game mods of all time is now a one-click install on GOG — but there’s one huge downside

The "One-Click Mod" system on GOG allows users to install and play mods with a single click, including the STALKER GAMMA modpack for STALKER Anomaly. To use this feature, players must own either STALKER: Call of Pripyat or STALKER 2 on GOG. Call of Pripyat is priced at .99, while STALKER 2 is priced at .99, both with current discounts. Players who own these titles on Steam may find it unappealing to repurchase them on GOG and can alternatively install GAMMA through Discord. Users are advised to download mods from reputable sources to ensure safety.

AppWizard

November 4, 2025

Game Pass is about to lose its most immersive, hardcore survival game, so play it while you can

Stalker 2 and Frostpunk are set to exit Microsoft’s Game Pass subscription service on Saturday, November 15. Stalker 2, known for its FPS combat and narrative set in the Chernobyl exclusion zone, has improved since its initial release. Frostpunk challenges players to build a city in a post-disaster world and will be succeeded by Frostpunk 2, which remains available on Game Pass. Other titles leaving on the same date include Blacksmith Master, Football Manager 2024, and Spirittea.

AppWizard

November 3, 2025

Video Game Release Dates: The Biggest Games of November 2025 and Beyond

In November 2025, several video games are set to be released across various platforms. Key release dates include: - Tavern Keeper - November 3 (PC) - Age of Empires IV - November 4 (PS5) - Europa Universalis V - November 4 (PC) - Football Manager 26 - November 4 (PS5, Xbox, PC, Mobile) - Satisfactory - November 4 (PS5, Xbox) - Biped 2 - November 5 (PS5, Switch, Xbox, PC) - Dinkum - November 5 (Switch) - Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment - November 6 (Switch 2) - The Last Caretaker - November 6 (PC) - Of Ash & Steel - November 6 (PC) - Siberia Remastered - November 6 (PS5, Xbox, PC) - Unbeatable - November 6 (PS5, Xbox, PC) - Whiskerwood - November 6 (PC) - A Pizza Delivery - November 7 (PS5, Xbox, PC) - Thrasher - November 7 (PC) - Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition - November 10 (PS5, Xbox, PC) - Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road - November 10 (PS5, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox, PC) - Lumines Arise - November 11 (PS5, PSVR 2, PC) - NASCAR 25 - November 11 (PC) - Unpetrified: Echoes of Nature - November 11 (PC) - Tombwater - November 12 (PC) - Winter Burrow - November 12 (Switch, Xbox, PC) - Anno 117: Pax Romana - November 13 (PS5, Xbox, PC) - Yakuza Kiwami - November 13 (Switch 2) - Yakuza Kiwami 2 - November 13 (Switch 2) - Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 - November 14 (PS5, Xbox, PC) - Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero - November 14 (Switch, Switch 2) - Monster Hunter Stories Collection - November 14 (Xbox) - Where Winds Meet - November 14 (PS5, PC, Mobile) - Escape from Tarkov 1.0 - November 15 (PC) - Unmourned - November 17 (PC) - Deadpool VR - November 18 (Meta Quest) - Morsels - November 18 (PS5, Switch, Xbox, PC) - News Tower (1.0 launch) - November 18 (PC) - SpongeBob Squarepants: Titans of the Tide - November 18 (PS5, Switch 2, Xbox, PC) - Demonschool - November 19 (PS5, Switch, Xbox, PC) - Kirby Air Riders - November 20 (Switch 2) - Outlaws + Handful of Missions: Remaster - November 20 (PS5, Switch, Xbox, PC) - STALKER 2: Heart of Chernobyl - November 20 (PS5) - Constance - November 24 (PC) - Project Motor Racing - November 25 (PS5, Xbox, PC) - Terminator 2D: No Fate - November 26 (PS5, PS4, Xbox, Switch, PC) - Bubble Bobble: Sugar Dungeons - November 27 (PS5, Switch, PC) Additionally, upcoming releases in December 2025 include: - Simogo Legacy Collection - December 2 (Switch, Switch 2, PC) - Let It Die: Inferno - December 3 (PS5, PC) - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond - December 4 (Switch, Switch 2) - Octopath Traveler 0 - December 4 (PS5, PS4, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox, PC) - Routine - December 4 (Xbox, PC) - Thief VR: Legacy of Shadows - December 4 (PSVR 2, Quest 2/3, Steam VR) - Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 - December 8 (PS5) - Yakuza Kiwami 1+2 - December 8 (PS5, Xbox) - Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader - December 11 (Switch 2) In January 2026, notable releases include: - Dragon Warriors Origins - January 22 (Switch, Switch 2) - Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade - January 22 (Switch 2, Xbox) - The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin - January 28 (PS5, PC) - Code Vein II - January 30 (PS5, Xbox, PC) February 2026 will see the release of: - Nioh 3 - February 6 (PS5, PC) - Dragon Quest VII Reimagined - February 5 (PS5, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox, PC) - Mario Tennis Fever - February 12 (Switch 2) - Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties - February 12 (PS5, PS4, Switch 2, Xbox, PC) - High on Life 2 - February 13 (PS5, Xbox, PC) - Virtual Boy: Nintendo Classics (NSO) - February 17 (Switch, Switch 2) - Tides of Tomorrow - February 24 (PS5) - Resident Evil Requiem, Resident Evil 7, and Resident Evil Village - February 27 (PS5, Xbox, Switch 2) March 2026 will feature: - Monster Hunter Stories 3 - March 13 (Switch 2) - Crimson Desert - March 19 (PS5, Xbox, PC) - Dynasty Warriors 3 Complete Edition Remastered - March 19 (PS5, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox, PC) - Mouse: P.I. for Hire - March 19 (PS5, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox, PC) - 007 First Light - March 27 (PS5, Xbox, Switch 2, PC) In May 2026, Grand Theft Auto 6 is scheduled for release on May 26 (PS5, Xbox). In September 2026, Halloween: The Game will be released on September 8 (PS5, Xbox, PC). Several upcoming video games have TBA release dates, including titles like Ark 2, Atomic Heart 2, and Borderlands 4, among others.

AppWizard

October 29, 2025

Arc Raiders’ preload isn’t working on the Epic Games store due to ‘an unforeseen issue’

Living in a Wi-Fi bowl leads to slow internet speeds, exemplified by a personal experience of downloading Stalker 2 over three weeks. Preloading has become essential for gamers. The preload for the game Arc Raiders launched recently, but preloading is not available on the Epic Games store due to an issue. Arc Raiders will be available for download on the Epic Games store starting at 10:30 am CET on October 30th. The download size for Arc Raiders is 26.8 GB, and one user reported downloading it in just over an hour.

AppWizard

September 12, 2025

New Stalker remaster patch continues to combat ongoing performance woes

GSC Game World has remastered the original Stalker trilogy into the Stalker: Legends of the Zone collection, which includes Stalker: Shadow of Chornobyl, Clear Sky, and Call of Pripyat. The remasters have received mixed reviews due to performance issues, prompting the release of Patch 1.3 to enhance the gaming experience. This update includes numerous bug fixes, a font overhaul for better visibility, and the integration of a quick slot system from Call of Pripyat into the earlier titles. It also addresses technical glitches such as sky blurriness and hand animation issues. The updated version of Stalker: Shadow of Chornobyl Enhanced Edition is available for purchase on Steam.

AppWizard

September 4, 2025

One of Stalker’s most legendary mods has joined GOG’s one-click install program, making it easier than ever to die horribly in Chornobyl

The Stalker franchise has seen a resurgence after a long hiatus since the release of Stalker: Call of Prypiat in 2009, with updates for Stalker 2, remasters of the original trilogy, and the launch of Stalker Anomaly on GOG's modding platform. Stalker Anomaly is a standalone mod that combines maps from the original three games into a single environment, featuring an enhanced A-Life system and faction warfare mechanics.

AppWizard

June 27, 2025

The 2025 Steam Summer Sale is live

The 2025 Steam Summer Sale is currently live and will run for two weeks until July 10. It features significant discounts on various games, including: - Doom (2016 reboot) - £3/€4 (80% off) - Oblivion Remastered - £40/€44 (20% off) - Stalker 2 - £35/€42 (30% off) - Star Wars Outlaws - £30/€35 (50% off) - The First Berzerker: Khazan - £40/€49 (20% off) - Hob - £3/€4 (80% off) - Robocop: Rogue City - £4.49/€5 (90% off) - Borderlands 3 - £2.49/€3 (95% off) Additionally, gamers can earn a free Steam sticker daily by browsing their discovery queue.

AppWizard

June 25, 2025

Stalker 2’s 1.5 mega-patch just dropped and GSC says A-Life is back, baby

GSC Game World has released a substantial update for Stalker 2, called the "Guns and Looting update" (version 1.5). This update revives the A-Life system, allowing NPCs to lead their own lives, pursue individual goals, and engage in conflicts. NPCs will no longer respawn directly in front of players, enhancing realism. The update also introduces new features, including a new rifle and pistol, a "Water electric tornado" anomaly, and the ability to loot parts from mutants.

AppWizard

May 14, 2025

All 3 original Stalker games get ‘fully remastered and optimized’ versions next week, and I can’t wait to get shredded by an anomaly from the comfort of my sofa

GSC Game World announced plans to release "next-gen patches" for the original Stalker trilogy titles: Shadow of Chernobyl, Clear Sky, and Call of Pripyat, on PC. Potential enhancements may include higher-resolution cutscenes, improved visuals and performance, controller support, and Steam achievements. The studio is also continuing to develop Stalker 2.